Meal Service Resumes March 31

Dear PUSD Community,

I am pleased to inform you that student meal service at PUSD “Grab and Go Food Centers” resumes Tuesday, March 31, and will continue weekdays from 9-11 a.m. at seven schools. Using social distancing and public health guidelines, meals will be provided by an outside vendor with the assistance of City of Pasadena volunteers.

In an abundance of caution, we temporarily suspended meal service for today, March 30, after we received a report of a possible COVID-19 case involving a PUSD employee who worked in one of our central kitchens. At this time, the case has not been confirmed.

Following the guidance of the Pasadena Public Health Department, deep cleaning and sanitizing of kitchens and facilities will be conducted, and the employee’s co-workers were advised of possible exposure. We plan to resume regular meal service by PUSD staff on April 14.

Although we regret the hardship involved with the temporary suspension, we are fully committed to the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. The PUSD team is dedicated to creating solutions on issues affecting students, families, and staff.

I am so grateful for the strength and commitment demonstrated every day by the employees of PUSD. In times of crises such as the one we are living through now, it’s clear that heroes don’t always wear capes. Instead, they use computers and telephones to teach, answer phones and emails to keep our operations functioning, and prepare meals so that our students and their families continue to receive the essential services they rely on to get through this crisis.

Since yesterday’s announcement, offers of help have poured in from civic partners, community organizations, restaurants, and individuals. I am deeply moved and grateful for these offers, and so very proud to be part of this great community.

Please continue to check our website at pusd.us and social media for the latest developments.